This past weekend saw stormy grey skies over Seattle. With such gloomy omens overhead, I almost didn’t want to get out of the house, but my friend Matt said “Yes, let’s” so off we went.
Lucky we did, because as we drove into the Cascade mountains the clouds broke, the sun came out, and we were greeted with all the splendor of a clear fall day. They say if you don’t like the weather in the Pacific Northwest to wait 5 minutes. That certainly held true last Saturday.
Franklin Falls is a an easy little trail about an hour out of Seattle on I-90.
Just two miles and 400 feet of elevation will get you to the base of this beautiful waterfall. Along the way you’ll follow Denny Creek, getting to see its crystal clear pools and beautiful stone waterways. Because the trail isn’t too hard, it’s also busy, so be prepared for company (or at least more company than you’d usually encounter on a mountain trail).
They say in winter the waterfall turns to ice.
I definitely want to come back in the snow to see this effect! I imagine this would be an otherworldly sight wreathed in snow and ice - and potentially a bit less crowded. Always nice to find a short hike to do in colder, wintry seasons - I’ll be back, with hot chocolate.
Where are you excited to head outdoors this winter with a warm thermos?
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So glad to see you back. It's been awhile :)
Beautiful pics of a place spectacular place :)
Oh hey! Thanks for stopping by to check this out, I appreciate it! :)
Love the array of autumn colours during the walk. Bet you're glad you listened to Matt!!
So glad I listened to Matt! Tis truly one of the best times of year, glad you enjoyed!
Really beautiful pictures! Looks like a great place to visit and such lovely colors. I'd love to see the waterfall as an icefall as well!!!
Thanks for coming by to check it out! Fingers crossed I make it back this winter and can post.
Oh, I miss the fall colors! What a beautiful hike!
I grew up in OR and that’s so true about the weather there. At one of my golf tournaments, we had sleet, snow, hail, thunder, rain and then sunshine ... all in one afternoon!
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Thanks for checking it out - I grew up in OR too. :) I can so believe it when you say you had all sorts of weather in a single afternoon! Ha, the weather is nuts here.
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Can't express how bad I want to be there! Love hiking!
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